District College and Career Counselor
Company: Collin College
Location: Plano
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary Location:2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas,
75074We are searching for candidates that meet the required
qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive student support services
within an academic/workforce/continuing education (CE) unit or at
an assigned district campus. Provide academic advising, degree
planning and degree audit assistance for current and prospective
students. Additional position requirements may include providing
assistance with third-party billing and basic financial aid
information.Required Qualifications:Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive student support services to
an academic/workforce/CE unit at a district campus.Essential
functions will include credit and non-credit advising, career
guidance, educate students on evaluating degree progress and
establish and maintain rapport and positive working relationships
with academic departments.Educate students and parents about
Student and Enrollment Services processes (admissions, advising,
ACCESS, veterans, testing, financial aid, CE, career center and
third party billing), provide college and career counseling and
guidance and appropriate referrals to other college and community
resources, as needed.Provide a bridge of support for a student
population that is located in a credit and non-credit unit or
campus that is distinct and in need of specialized advising and
academic coaching in order to maximize the persistence and
completion rates for the student success goals of the
district.Prepare reports and track key assessment data regarding
results and outcomes. Compare outcomes over time and by program.
Establish and maintain tracking and reporting processes. Must be
able to assess current operations and provide evaluative feedback
in an effort to improve student outcomes to meet strategic goals of
the College District.Participate in vision and strategic planning,
and goal setting of the College.Research and maintain current
information regarding labor market trends and the occupational
outlook for a wide range of careers.Maintain confidentiality of
student records (in compliance with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act), organizational plans and personnel
actions.Supplemental FunctionsPerform other duties as
assigned.Perform all duties and maintains all standards in
accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of all various college
departments and degree programsKnowledge of the assigned academic
divisionKnowledge of prerequisite courses, grades and other
requirements needed for applying to degree programsKnowledge of
transfer requirements to a 4 year bridge program or other 4 year
degree programsKnowledge of District rules, policies, and
practicesKnowledge of University Partners' transfer
requirementsKnowledge Collin College prerequisitesKnowledge of
transfer equivalenciesKnowledge of possible degree optionsKnowledge
of veteran services, financial aid and third party billingMust have
highly effective interpersonal skills.Organizational skills.Verbal
and written communication skills.Ability to direct the student to
the appropriate advisor in various departments.Ability to assist
students with TSI testing, developmental education, Dual Credit,
Probation/warning the admissions process, TWC, VA assistance,
etc.Ability to offer some financial aid information.Ability to
maintain a positive attitude.Ability to work independently and
collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Ability to adapt to new
software applications.Ability to effectively communicate with
individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.Ability to establish
a connection with the student who is struggling academically and to
help him or her to formulate an action plan to maintain
satisfactory progress.Ability to suggest appropriate methods of
remediation.Able to work varied hours to include days, evenings and
Saturdays. Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical
EffortLight Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally,
up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of
force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or
leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the
Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the
job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically require
talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and
repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental
conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort
required. RequirementsMaster's degree in Counseling, Education,
Social Science or related field from a regionally accredited
institution and two (2) years of related experience required.
Preferred experience in a career center or student
development/affairs setting which involved academic and career
counseling, and demonstrated knowledge of career counseling through
the utilization of computerized assessments. **This position is
Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a
criminal background check.**The above description is an overview of
the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties
and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may
change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to
add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at
any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be
made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required &
Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):The intent of this job
description is to provide a representative summary of the types of
duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions
given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the
specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor
Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The
employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will
consider reasonable accommodations.***This is a Security Sensitive
position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal
background check.***Compensation Type:SalaryEmployment Type:Full
timeCompensation Range:$47,353.00to$54,455.95For any employment
questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to:
employment@collin.eduCollin College is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any
characteristic protected by applicable law.
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